Concerned over the murder of RSS activist E. Manoj in Kannur on Monday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has asked Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy to take strict action to stop such political killings in the State.
“The Home Minister expressed concern over the murder of social activist Manoj during the telephonic conversation with the Kerala Chief Minister.
Mr. Chandy informed Mr. Singh that a team of senior officials was rushed to the spot to probe the incident. He also assured the Home Minister that he would convene an all-party meet to discuss the issue of political killings in Kerala.
As regards the developments in Manipur, the MHA has also issued an advisory to the State government to take prevents in view of the United Naga Council-supported blockade beginning September 4.
“In order to protect the common man from inconvenience, the MHA has asked the Manipur government to take all preventive measures to ensure that the highways are kept free, national projects are not disrupted and law and order is maintained,” said an MHA official.
